I visited twice the past couple weeks as I love their bingsoo. Two weeks ago, they were way too understaffed and the wait was over an hr. I didn't get to eat the bingsoo, so I came back this week to try again. Seems like the management has improved their staffing and overall, I had a good experience. The workers were all super friendly and seemed to know what they are doing. Their bingsoo is bomb! :) read more

I came here with my sister in a hot day. Definitely the place to be when we wanted a cold sweet treat. We ordered from the kiosk and waited at the table. It is a small place with some tables. The place had a a clean look to it. They also have free water. My sister got the Oreo tiramisu and I got the strawberry. We liked that they come in individual sizes but even then I think we could've shared. Both were super refreshing although I definitely liked the strawberry more because it was more refreshing. read more

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This is one of the dessert spots I keep coming back to. Compared to other places in Pasadena, it's a solid option for both price and quality. My girlfriend and I usually go for the injeolmi and then pick another flavor depending on the day. I was a bit disappointed to see that they no longer carry black sesame. I've seen people complain about the wait time, but the shop is usually run by just one or two people, so a line is kind of expected. If there's a long wait, it might be better to try somewhere else nearby. read more

Oakobing - Injeolmi & Chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

I been really excited to try this after seeing it on my tiktok the ice dessert presentation looks delicious and to a certain point is really yummy, but taking all things into account, with pictures, they had a huge line, my experience was they only took orders via electrical iPad where they had the iPod on the right and and order sign on the left when you went to them to order where the sign said order here on the left side they said no not here on the right right side in the iPod, also the iPod malfunction to many customers the two in the front of me and malfunction on myself too. The floors were dirty so dirty, trash bags left out in the open, and the restrooms out off order, honestly not worth it the place is too small but do to cleanliness i will not return please see my pictures. En Español: He estado muy emocionado por probar esto después de verlo en TikTok. La presentación del postre de hielo se ve deliciosa y, hasta cierto punto, sí está rico. Pero tomando todo en cuenta, junto con las fotos, tenían una fila enorme. Mi experiencia fue que solo tomaban órdenes por medio de un iPad; tenían el iPad a la derecha y un letrero de "order" a la izquierda. Cuando uno iba a ordenar donde decía "order here" del lado izquierdo, te decían que no, que era del lado derecho en el iPad. Además, el iPad falló con muchos clientes: con las dos personas delante de mí y también conmigo. Los pisos estaban sucios, muy sucios, bolsas de basura a la vista y los baños fuera de servicio. Honestamente, no vale la pena. El lugar es demasiado pequeño y por la falta de limpieza no regresaré. Por favor vean mis fotos. read more

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A little mixed feelings about this place. My first time here. It wasn't as flavorful as I expected. I was expecting more fruit and richer flavors. I'm open to trying it again soon though. Not much sitting space and it gets really crowded. Parking was convenient and service was fast. read more

Oakobing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

My sister and I have been planning to try this business for months now! We finally tried it and it was worth the wait! The place is cute and intimate. Not a lot of items on the menu, making decision making a bit easier. We all got the exact same thing. Mango melon shaved ice. The portions are BIG it's definitely shareable, we honestly should have shared but we decided to each get our own. If I had to describe it, I would say the mango shaved ice was so light and fluffy it was like cotton candy but in an ice cream form. It melted on as soon as it hit your tongue! It wasn't heavy either, I didn't finish the whole thing but I definitely could have. Or was delicious and refreshing. When we asked for tops to get it to go, the cashier also gave up ice packs. I definitely recommend. And I'll definitely be back! read more

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|[ y i p p i e ]| 3.75 stars. Warning: hardish non free parking and limited seating. Cute lil dessert spot, I love that there is a smaller size than the usual huge ones! Light and sweet, though I wished they had more toppings on it. It was sweet enough without the condense milk. Service is quick and efficient, there's an ordering kiosk. |[ v e r d i c t ]| Cute and gets the job done, opens late. Reasonably priced for the portion ($8ish for a single which we shared between 2 people) :3 read more

Oakobing - Milk flavored :,) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Such a great spot that's totally worth the hype! The space itself is very small and was crowded when we went, but everything came out really fast. We tried the strawberry, mango melon, oreo tiramisu, and seasonal strawberry matcha. The single servings were perfect, and I would definitely be able to finish one by myself. I loved all the flavors, but the oreo tiramisu was my favorite. Would definitely come back. read more

Oakobing - Mango melon, Oreo Tiramisu, Strawberry, Strawberry Matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

UPDATED: It took 1 hour and 20 minutes to get shaved ice. We drove here specifically to try this place as kiddo and hubby wanted shaved ice. We arrived to a packed cafe but we still got in line to order something from a kiosk as the line wasn't bad. While the line was short the line didn't move very fast at all. All the tables were full but no one except one table was eating any shaved ice. While we waited to order an announcement came over the PA not to order extra fruit. Then a few minutes later, they announced that they were cutting off orders then another 10 minutes they shut down orders until 4pm. I'm an hour in and I still do not have any shaved iced. I don't care how popular or viral a place gets. When you have two people in the back and backed up orders that you can't fill, you simply don't know the operations portion of your business. You could pay two, three more kids $15 bucks and rake in more profits. Instead you have a bunch of pissed off people. Below is a picture of the shaved ice of the only people eating in the full cafe when I walked in. I wonder if we will ever get ours? read more

Oakobing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

So we came today from an instagram post and so did almost everyone else here. Needless to say they were not prepared at all!! There was 1 worker all by herself and she tried her best. However we all waited well over an hour for shaved ice. She had to shut down orders because she couldn't keep up on a hot, busy Saturday!! We were told 20 min wait time but over an hour later, we finally got our order. It wasn't even in order since the lady behind us who I helped place the order got hers before all of us. 2 girls order 38&39 was waiting before us how why did 44 get hers before all of us. Who knows. She tried her best but needed help!! Once the owner finally showed up, they opened back up for orders even though they still haven't caught up??!?!! Who knows. As for the actual mango single, it was very refreshing and not too sweet at all! Great treat on a hot day. The food itself is probably a 4. However service and then having to pay extra for more parking since they took soo long was a bit much. We drive all the way from the OC so we had to be patient. Worth a try if you can go when there is no crowds!! read more

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Gotta satisfy my girl's sweet tooth, so I caved and tried it too since it's in old town. First thing I noticed is that it's a smaller spot, so there wasn't too much seating available especially since it's after dinner time. I feel like they give a really good amount. We shared the smaller sized shaved ice and it was a perfect amount. Service was quick on the kiosk and it's bright inside. Thought they could use some decorations though. Melon shaved ice, 8/10: Refreshing and not too sweet. Probably what they were going for. They give a good amount of melon and it was sweet. Pleasantly surprised at how juicy the fruit was too. read more

Oakobing - melon shaved ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

I came with a friend to check this location out and I was pleasantly surprised: it's as good as the Koreatown location. The have a promo in which you get one large shaved ice (bingsu) with two drinks for just 26 dollars. It's totally worth it. Both drinks (Injeolmi Latte and Strawberry Milk) were great but the strawberry milk was better in my opinion. The whole place was quite busy and there was a line but we still got dispatched quickly and in a prompt manner. read more

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The perfect light dessert after dinner or on a hot day. It's not too sweet or dense. I love how light and airy but flavor the shaved ice is. The flavor was exactly what was described. The "single" serving was honestly perfect for two people to share. read more

Oakobing - Single Oreo Tiramisu Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

my mom and I got the strawberry shaved ice, which was honestly big enough for 3 people haha! It was a stacked strawberry ice mound with plenty of semi-frozen strawberries and a little cup of milk drizzle which has a thin consistency to pour on top. You order through a touch screen and sit down, I'd recommend grabbing a seat as soon as you can because tables fill up fast + bring a layer cause you tend to feel colder when eating frozen dessert read more

Oakobing - Strawberry Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love this place --- its open late & parking is right next to the place. Don't be fooled by the line, it goes by pretty quick. There are a few tables but again, goes by so fast. You may also have your sweet treat to go esp if its a late sweet cravings. Place is really clean. read more

My family tried 3 different Asian shaved ice/bingsu places while visiting California and this was my 2nd favorite but it was the rest of my family's #1 pick. It was so refreshing and the texture was amazing. We got the honeydew mango flavor and the flavor of the month (strawberry base with banana cream). Both were amazing, but my personal favorite was the mango with honeydew. While it has a more traditional Korean texture of bingsu, I've never had one that has flaky layers the way this one does. The reason this wasn't my #1 pick was due to the strawberry flavor feeling a bit artificial at times. The location was also very busy with a long line and small number of tables so be prepared to stand or order to go if you're not lucky enough to get a table. Overall I would absolutely come back. read more

Oakobing - Mango Melon Shaved Ice and Strawberry Shaved Ice with banana cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

My sis-in-law recommended grabbing Korean bingsu from Oakobing after a filling Korean dinner at Sun Nong Dan in the SGV. I was looking forward to Oakobing as my SIL said their original location is in Koreatown. Parking seems to be a hassle here; you'd either have to pay an arm and a leg or find a free, but distant parking spot and walk to Oakobing. SIL dropped us off in front of the shop, so that made the experience more pleasant. She ended up parking next to the Pasadena City Hall (yes, the Pawnee City Hall from "Parks and Rec!"). The ordering process and menu itself are pretty simple--small menu at a self-service kiosk. My husband ordered three regular-sized bingsu flavors for six adults and three kids--mango melon, Oreo tiramisu, and injeolmi. My other SIL, the mom of the three kids was hoping for strawberry bingsu instead of mango melon. I didn't realize the melon bingsu was flavored with mango until I reviewed the menu while writing this review. Because we had our bingsu after dinner, most of our group had the tiramisu without the side of coffee, though my husband and I enjoyed the coffee taste. The splash of coffee didn't keep us up at night. The family's favorite was injeolmi with a side of red bean. All bingsu came with a mochi topping as well. I liked that all bingsu was evenly covered with flavor; not a single bite of plain ice as I'd find in some bingsu places in Hawaii! So grateful we can have that Koreatown experience without leaving the 626 by way of Sun Nong Dan and Oakobing! read more

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Came here and got the matcha and the strawberry shaved ice, and both were sooo good. The matcha was super rich and flavorful, and the red beans with mochi really made it perfect. The strawberry shaved ice was just as good, really rich, not artificial at all. Portions were massive, especially for the price, and the service was great. I've been here multiple times already and it never disappoints. If I'm not wrong, the original location is in Koreatown, so it's really nice to have one so close to me now. Parking is street only, but there's a paid lot nearby if you need it. The inside is cute and on the smaller side, but there's still a good amount of seating. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're craving a sweet treat! read more

Oakobing - Strawberry Shaved Ice, matcha shaved ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food 5/5: The mango shaved snow was perfect! Right amount of sweetness, fruits and shave snow. Service 5/5: Staff was friendly and nice, extremely quick! Ambiance4/5: Clean, bright, small. Simple to use automated system to take orders. Parking is a bit tight and rough, if you can find it great if not, there's a parking structure across of the street! read more

Oakobing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Solid! got the milk one with a sesame dusting. Decent amount of seating. May be difficult to find parking, but came during lunch! Added an espresso/coffee shot which was tasty! read more

Oakobing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Ambiance: typical bright dessert store with decent seating Service: Kiosks Food: I really enjoyed the melons and the mango flavor of the shaved ice. The overall taste was balanced and what you expect from a good shaved ice read more

Oakobing - Mango Melon Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

FOOD OAKOBING I LOVE U u can do no wrong in my eyes it's so worth it yall like it's not even THAT expensive and can serve so many ppl SERVICE SO QUICK i swear i ordered, sat down, and then my bingsoo was ready :0 AMBIANCE the other location (in ktown) has more seats, but it's also always more crowded so it's impossible to find i like this place bc there are alww seats + it's like around the corner read more

Oakobing - Single Green Tea Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

I visited Oakobing Pasadena on Nov. 8 for the first time and arrived around opening time. Since they open at 1 PM, I waited about 20 minutes outside. But when I finally walked in, the place had an unpleasant smell--almost like strong cleaning chemicals--that wasn't very welcoming. When I tried to place my order, their system wasn't working. I'm not sure if it was the wires or something not connected properly, but the register wouldn't process anything. The frustrating part was that the staff didn't seem concerned at all. Whether we waited or not didn't matter to them, and after already waiting outside, it felt really disappointing. It wasn't a good first impression, and honestly, I left feeling pretty upset after wasting that time. read more

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It was only 60 degrees when we went, so not the typical hot Pasadena days that warrant a cold treat BUT I can't pass up mango mochi bingsu! What a treat. Ordered the large portion that could have been shared by multiple people but there were only two of us. Loved adding the cream to the top and watch it flow like a volcano. Definite repeat on a warmer day. The matcha was talking to me :) read more

NO REAL CUSTOMER SERVICE YET THERE'S A SPOT FOR TIP ================================================ I looked at the menu before I arrived and knew I wanted green tea with a matcha drizzle. No help with the kiosk of course. I am not sure why I felt the need to tip for no service. I asked for help and the lady who had her back to any customers said I could only get milk. Not the thick condensed type of milk and more like the consistency of regular milk. The place is really dingy inside. Fake plants by the door with really dirty looking pots. The windows were disgustingly dirty. The walls needed paint. I won't return and I am really glad I didn't drag my son to this place. read more

Oakobing - Meh - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Great dessert spot! The location has limited seating so I wouldn't recommend coming in a large group. The Oakobing is delicious and consistent with the other locations. We typically get the melon one which has a good sweetness without overly sweet and the melon balls are nice and juicy! read more

What We Ordered: -Single Mango Melon Shaved Ice $8.50 -Single Strawberry Shaved Ice $8.50 We recently visited Oakobing in Pasadena to try their famous shaved ice. We recommend the Single Mango Melon, as it has a nice fruity flavor. However, we wouldn't recommend the Strawberry; it tasted overly sweet, and we couldn't really taste the strawberry. It's a nice touch that both have fruit inside. Overall, it's one of those cases where it looks better than it tastes. We would definitely return to try some of their other creations. read more

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Oakobing is located in downtown Pasadena. There are paid lots and street parking. Street parking MAY be free on nights and weekends as shown on posted signage. Overall parking can be a challenge in this area, especially if you are trying to park for free. As at comparable places such as Meet Fresh, you order at a kiosk and payment is by card or phone only, no cash. They call your number and you pick up your snow ice from a window. Seating is pretty limited. There are homeless in the area even though an affluent area. So be careful. Seating is very close together inside. The quality and quantity of the snow ice is very good. Overall, w would recommend giving these guys a try as their quantity and quality are pretty good for the price, but other snow ice places have more convenient parking in safer neighborhoods. read more

Oakobing - Mango snow ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

We tried the strawberry and melon at Oakobing and both were delicious. The serving size was huge and perfect for sharing. Definitely a great spot if you have a sweet tooth. We went on a Friday night and there were still plenty of seats so it was easy to sit and chill read more

Oakobing - Strawberry and Melon - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

9/12/25 Friday Evening Oakobing is a shop serving bingsu (a Korean Shaved Ice dessert). The shop has a modern set up and ambiance with a digital kiosk to order. We ordered the Green Tea and the Mango in the Regular (aka shareable) size. 9/10 - Green Tea This was very refreshing and creamy. The bitterness of the green tea really balances the sweetness of the dessert. The red beans and mochi add texture. Evaporated milk is provided in the side to drizzle on top. Wish they offered a little more. Presentation was very nice too. 7/10 - Mango Milk The initial bite was good but it got tiring quick because there was nothing to balance the sweetness. The frozen mangoes chunks tasted a bit weird too. Not very fresh. It's mango season so I expected a little better. Still good if you ignore the mango chunks but again need that to balance the sweetness of the milky shaved ice. Same as the above, I wish they gave us more of the evaporated milk to drizzle on top. There's seat inside and out. It's a bit tricky to find street parking. Most people park in paid parking structures in this area. Bathroom is a little dingy but the seating areas were clean and updated. They do not accept cash. read more

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Super cool spot, a bit squished inside so to go orders would be just as good. Somewhat pricey but the matcha ice cream tastes good.

10/10 just don't forget to order extra Mochis and to pay the parking cause they are so fast to give tickets. read more

Oakobing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is my review based on taste and experience. I just updated it after thinking about what I wrote earlier. Summary: Sunday afternoon. No parking, and the line was out the door. Minimal indoor seating. They stopped taking orders twice while we waited because they couldn't keep up with the orders. The shaved ice was decent. Menu had 6 flavors. Fresh and frozen fruits on top. Crowded due to inefficient queue management. You really can't mess up on simple shaved ice...but there is a reason why I won't come back. I give it 4 stars for the taste. Quite good and fresh. Can't complain about the products. But is it worth the hour+ wait during a hot day? NO!!!! Not worth the wait. It would have to be the best life-changing shaved ice ever to justify waiting what seemed like forever. 1 star for the experience. Our order took 1 hour 15 minutes! Where in the world do you have to wait that long for dessert??? I hate waiting this long. Not acceptable. Will not be back because of this. The whole experience was awful. No place to sit and wait. The limited number of tables were all taken by angry customers waiting. Zero customer service. No staff to interact with. You order and pay on the kiosk. Average ambiance so I can't really recommend. Not worth it. Don't go there. The whole social media hype is just that. No reason to visit there. If the owner refuses to provide sufficient staff to get the orders out timely, then they don't deserve to be in business. read more

Be smart - ORDER AHEAD I can't not express the absolute disappointment with how this place is run. I came with high expectations after seeing this place on Social Media. It was a nightmare of a wait. Unfortunately, they do not have an effective or efficient system in place for managing and expediting orders. We arrived at 5:15pm and then they shut down the kiosk for 40 minutes to try to catch up. They are seriously understaffed and still taking online orders so they can not catch up. While standing in line we placed an order and that still took over an hour. We wound up going next door to King Taco for a quick taco bc the wait was insane. The place is tiny and everyone orders their stuff to go but sits there to eat it so they take up all the space and the staff is wasting time and materials packing items that could have been put in a single bowl instead of 4 containers. Now about the ice...we ordered Mango - slight mango flavor ice with fresh mango chunks. Served with condensed milk. Honestly it would have been better with coconut milk. Ice texture is good and fruit was fresh. Strawberry - good flavor and fresh fruit. Oreo Tiramisu - Oreos added good texture and cocoa dusting added flavor. It took almost 2 hours start to finish. It has potential but the wait is brutal. read more

Oakobing - Single Oreo Tiramisu Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Stopped by here on Saturday night and it was the perfect treat. Its so convenient because you walk in and order on a tablet. Once your order is ready they call your name. Our order came out pretty quickly despite the place being pretty busy. There is some seating inside and a little outside. The place is really clean and the service is great. The dessert was amazing. The mango was very refreshing and perfectly sweetened. The matcha was also very tasty and it had match powder which gave it a nice nuty flavor. read more

Oakobing - Mango with Melon & Matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came here on a warm Friday afternoon and surprisingly it wasnt too busy. Ordering was easy at the kiosk, and there are a few tables inside. Unfortunately the tables get a little sticky because of the bingsu melting but it's cleaned regularly! Felt like a casual cafe. They have numbers for each order and you pickup at the counter. We got two different flavors (injeolmi and green tea) of the large sizes to share between 4 of us and that was definitely enough for all of us. The green tea was my personal favorite, and tasted exactly as expected with the condensed milk. The injeolmi one is more milder in flavor, but great for those who don't like super sweet things (like most Asians!). It comes with some mochi toppings as well. Great summer dessert spot! read more

Oakobing - Injeolmi and green tea bingsu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Our first time here. The line was out the door. Employee kept making overhead announcements like: orders will take over 30 minutes. We don't have enough fruit for side orders please don't order side fruits. I'll be turning off the kiosk until 3:30 (it's now 3:02) because we're too busy. I only saw two employees not sure if there's more on the back. Very small place. Extremely long wait definitely not worth the wait, the drive, the line, the small place. Not coming back. read more

Oakobing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

What this shop does, it does it well. The product is as advertised, toppings are fresh, even though the presentation is a little lackluster as all of the components are disposable (it makes sense for their setup though.) You order from a kiosk and wait for your name and number to be called, this is kind of where the system falls off. On a Saturday evening, the line was out the door. The staff does not engage at all, which is intended to streamline the process; however there was still a 40ish minute wait, with a 20 minute pause on new orders to catch up. I can assume there was a malfunction of equipment or a lack of prepped toppings, but the staff seemed pretty nonchalant and were moving with no sense of urgency, which was surprising. The lack of customer interaction really impacts the experience, people will naturally become impatient and it's exacerbated by the non-existent customer service. I would suggest pausing online orders instead of pausing the line, as those orders tend to be high volume and crowds the already limited space with drivers doing pick up. It would benefit them to please the customers they are face to face with, and create loyalty by being considerate of people's time. I enjoyed this treat but I wouldn't return just based on the system they currently have in place. If you visit, make sure you are not in a rush and are well aware of what you signed up for. This is a trendy spot with aesthetically pleasing treats, so they will be busy, orders might drag, and you are not guaranteed a seat. read more

Nicely located near a bunch of other food places so you can hit up Oakobing for dessert after a meal elsewhere. The bingsu came out pretty quickly, especially since my friend's order came out instantly after mine so we got to eat together without melting! The small/personal sized bingsu is still a big portion and I would have been satisfied with half the size to be honest, so I imagine the regular size is good for 3+ people. The store itself felt a bit dirty, but I was also there at the very end of the day. Like most bingsu places, the bowl is filled to the brim which means that some will inevitably spill over. The trays help with this but if you're sharing from across the table, spillage and therefore sticky tables are guaranteed. I wouldn't let this put you off from eating here, just don't plan to play card games on the tables. read more

Oakobing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pasadena, California

Online order: when placing an order online wait time was 10min for pick up, after placing order received a text saying wait time was over an hour. Tried to cancel, called oakabing who referred to DoorDash, who proceeds to cancel but refused refund. Sadly we didn't get to try it. The entire situation could have been avoided if Oakabing had correct wait time when placing online orders. read more